Service Field Tech - Power Systems Tech II, III, or IV

About the role

Field Techs, Sr Field Techs, NETA Technicians, and Power Systems Technicians are expected to perform service, test, and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment. They inspect, test, troubleshoot, and install protective relaying equipment, transformers, and circuit breakers. They develop and document standardized procedures for relay systems, perform functional testing of substation control circuits, and execute end-to-end relay testing. They also inspect, maintain, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, and related equipment, including SF6-filled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and perform start-up of low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
• Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
• Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
• Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
• Operate high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
• Execute start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• All work and decisions must be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory laws.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with various industry standards such as NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Knowledge of industry-specific equipment and practices.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Good theoretical understanding of electricity and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license for positions utilizing a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• NETA Level II Certification.
• Experience with industry-specific equipment and practices.
• Knowledge of industry-specific equipment and practices.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Good theoretical understanding of electricity and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license for positions utilizing a company vehicle.

Skills

• Electrical safety procedures.
• Relay testing and troubleshooting.
• Transformer and circuit breaker maintenance.
• High voltage test equipment operation.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Benefits are provided through the union. No benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

$50 to $65 per hour, depending on skillset, certification, and experience, and eligible for overtime.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 50% regional travel within 2-3 hours. No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.

Additional Information

Job: Full-Time, Union
Location: Buffalo, NY
Travel: Up to 50% regional travel within 2-3 hours.
Compensation: $50 to $65 per hour, depending on skillset, certification, and experience, and eligible for overtime.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits: Benefits are provided through the union.

Application Details

The position will stay open until further notice. No specific application details are provided in the job posting.